I’m not arguing against mercantilism itself in the context of art, really. Just the lock-in currently enjoyed by the companies that own the MPAA and RIAA. If a

I’m not arguing against mercantilism itself in the context of art, really. Just the lock-in currently enjoyed by the companies that own the MPAA and RIAA. If all the work is done on a digital platform and can be published to a dozen websites with a few clicks, their traditional distribution arrangements hold less value. I say own even though legally that’s not accurate. The studios effectively control MPAA/RIAA talking points. Those two groups exist to make lobbying for studio interests more economical. Again, the elite get what the labor class does not: unions. I digress.